SEC Form 13F Information Table Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd
Filing Type: Form 13F Information Table
Reporting Period: December 31, 2017
Context: This filing discloses the equity securities held by the investment manager as of the end of the reporting period. It does not contain operational or financial performance data for ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd itself, but rather its portfolio holdings.
Key Financial Metrics and Portfolio Composition
The filing details a portfolio concentrated in the gold and precious metals mining sector. The total value of reported holdings is approximately $129,531,000 (sum of Column 4 values).
| Issuer | Shares Held | Value ($000s) | Voting Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neumont Mining Corp | 570,368 | 21,400 | Sole |
| Randgold Resources Ltd (ADR) | 254,100 | 25,128 | Sole |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd | 450,000 | 20,781 | Sole |
| Barrick Gold Corp | 1,125,000 | 16,279 | Sole |
| Royal Gold Inc | 190,000 | 15,603 | Sole |
| Franco Nevada Corp | 160,000 | 12,777 | Sole |
| Goldcorp Inc | 932,400 | 11,907 | Sole |
| Compania de Minas Buenaventura (ADR) | 699,000 | 9,842 | Sole |
| Pretium Resources Inc | 725,000 | 8,272 | Sole |
| Alamos Gold Inc | 875,000 | 5,696 | Sole |
| B2Gold Corp | 1,594,338 | 4,917 | Sole |
| MAG Silver Corp | 325,000 | 4,009 | Sole |
| Tahoe Resources Inc | 708,200 | 3,394 | Sole |
| Kinross Gold Corp | 800,000 | 3,456 | Sole |
| Eldorado Gold Corp | 1,296,570 | 1,854 | Sole |
| New Gold Inc | 500,000 | 1,645 | Sole |
Note: The filing does not provide data on revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd.
Material Changes and Guidance
Material Changes: The filing text does not provide comparative data for the prior quarter; therefore, material changes in holdings cannot be determined from this document alone.
Guidance and Outlook: No management commentary, guidance, or outlook is included in this Form 13F filing.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are disclosed in this filing.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Portfolio Concentration: The top three holdings (Randgold, Agnico Eagle, Barrick) represent approximately 48% of the total reported portfolio value.
- Asset Class: The portfolio is exclusively composed of common stock and ADRs of gold and precious metals mining companies.
- Voting Control: The manager exercises "Sole" voting authority for all reported positions.
- Data Limitation: This document is a regulatory disclosure of holdings and does not reflect the financial health, revenue, or operational status of ASA Gold & Precious Metals Ltd.